Templar X 250

[GypsyR]

This thread is exactly how I got sucked into buying one. (Which I do NOT regret.)

[Zooker89]

Originally Posted by GypsyR

This thread is exactly how I got sucked into buying one. (Which I do NOT regret.)

Me too and I don't regret it!

[Mikd]

Installed a Nibbi 30mm carb today. I did not rejet the stock carb as was my plan only because it's a bit tight sliding it out the right side passed the exhaust and I already had the Nibbi. What I can say is that compared to the stock setup with its obviously lean condition this was a game changer. The clean idle and snappy throttle response are wonderful. Adding a pic of a log hop I tried since it's running so nice, this log is part of our obstacle course and I was quite pleased with how this little bike handled it. Please don't flame me for no helmet/gear, I was just putting the bike away this evening and was tempted into a spin around the field, I normally wear full gear.

[Mikd]

And I definitely do not regret purchasing this bike.

[TempX]

Originally Posted by Mikd

And I definitely do not regret purchasing this bike.

Nice action shots! This makes me feel a little better. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda worried that this bike won't have enough torque to feel exciting.

[Gregsuz650]

Originally Posted by Mikd

Installed a Nibbi 30mm carb today. I did not rejet the stock carb as was my plan only because it's a bit tight sliding it out the right side passed the exhaust and I already had the Nibbi. What I can say is that compared to the stock setup with its obviously lean condition this was a game changer. The clean idle and snappy throttle response are wonderful. Adding a pic of a log hop I tried since it's running so nice, this log is part of our obstacle course and I was quite pleased with how this little bike handled it. Please don't flame me for no helmet/gear, I was just putting the bike away this evening and was tempted into a spin around the field, I normally wear full gear.

Heck Yeah! You know who from down under would have said you photo shopped this because a China bike can't possibly go over a log

[Mikd]

Damn, if I was gonna photoshop it I would make myself thinner too haha!

[Zooker89]

Not sure if this has been on here before, but I found that a paint can opener works great for adjusting the clickers on the top of the forks. Not a lot of room under the bars...

[Cheeney87]

Hey all been following this thread for a while now, I just went with the egl250 pro k which has the 172fm engine as well so far I have rejetted and got it just about right and just got it street legal to make it from trail to trail. Regeared from 13 front to a 15 and fabricated a baffle to tone it down a little for Smokey the bear

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Cheeney87

Hey all been following this thread for a while now, I just went with the egl250 pro k which has the 172fm engine as well so far I have rejetted and got it just about right and just got it street legal to make it from trail to trail. Regeared from 13 front to a 15 and fabricated a baffle to tone it down a little for Smokey the bear

Nice! One significant benefit of getting the EGL A16 is that you get a resonator style headpipe. I wonder what that does for midrange torque?
Is that a cat-less exhaust?

[Mikd]

Originally Posted by Cheeney87

Hey all been following this thread for a while now, I just went with the egl250 pro k which has the 172fm engine as well so far I have rejetted and got it just about right and just got it street legal to make it from trail to trail. Regeared from 13 front to a 15 and fabricated a baffle to tone it down a little for Smokey the bear

Any pics or description of how you made it quieter? My only real complaint with my X is that it is quite loud on the road.

[tknj99]

Its definitely loud especially on 55-60mph roads where you need to be pegged. I found that foam ear plugs are the best solution.. paired with in-helmet b/t comm/speakers, it works great, can ride for hours on end with no issues from noise, my butt on the 2x4 thats a different story, but love to stand when needed to stretch the legs and relieve any discomfort from sitting too long

[tknj99]

Originally Posted by TempX

Nice action shots! This makes me feel a little better. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda worried that this bike won't have enough torque to feel exciting.

In stock gearing 13/49 it should feel quite torquey and fun.. most re-gear to get more usable top-end on the street.. 14/49 works great for me as a nice balance.. remove the cat and jet the carb right and you'll get all the power you need esp offroad where too much can be a detriment

[Mikd]

Originally Posted by TempX

Nice action shots! This makes me feel a little better. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda worried that this bike won't have enough torque to feel exciting.

I don't want to mislead you, it's all about expectations and what your used to. I ride a Beta 300rr for singletrack riding and Gasgas TXT for trials so I wasn't looking for performance as that is already covered. This bike is for use as a runabout and light dualsport exploring and so far it seems quite adequate. It is only 20hp, it's not going to lift the front end on a snap of throttle or pull your arms out under acceleration. That being said it is plenty torquey to have some fun with, think mid eighties Honda xr/xl 185-200 for a performance idea.

[Mikd]

Originally Posted by tknj99

Its definitely loud especially on 55-60mph roads where you need to be pegged. I found that foam ear plugs are the best solution.. paired with in-helmet b/t comm/speakers, it works great, can ride for hours on end with no issues from noise, my butt on the 2x4 thats a different story, but love to stand when needed to stretch the legs and relieve any discomfort from sitting too long

Haha, to me the seat feels like a couch. Ever sat on a Beta, the designers definitely didn't want the rider to sit as the seat is a torture device!